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T259 LNV

1999 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Sprint27,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 LNV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 38,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 37,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,322 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 37,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,880 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,174 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,147 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2010 20,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,748 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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T259 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T259 LNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T259 LNV registered?

T259 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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